Chapter 23

Everyone’s gaze moved from Melissa to me instantly. Even though no one knew who I was under the mask, everyone envied me at that moment. I gave Melissa a straightforward glance, then slowly placed my hand in Enzo’s palm amidst her furious gaze. Enzo straightened up, one hand on my waist, while the other held mine. Then, we danced to the music.

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“Oh my gosh! They are such a lovely couple!” “Yeah! Look at their masks. Definitely a pair.” “Who’s that girl? She has a great body!” “I think she’s more attractive than Melissa.”

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Countless compliments floated into my ears, as I glanced at Melissa out of the corner of my eye to see her face twisted into an ugly expression. She was biting down hard on her lips, and I could tell she was about to explode from anger. I couldn’t describe the feeling that swelled up in me at the sight. Perhaps it was the thrill of getting my revenge, but pity stood out more.

Poor Melissa had sold her kindness to the devil.

“Eyes on me!” Enzo said suddenly, tightening his grip on my hand.

‘I withdrew my gaze from Melissa.

“I’m a little upset that you’re being inattentive.”

Enzo lowered his eyes to look at me, his breath burning like flames on my face.

I followed his cue to spin in a circle, then fall sideways into

golden-brown eyes fixed on my face, as he said

immediately! His kiss was fierce and passionate. His nimble tongue easily pushed my lips apart and burrowed into my mouth, tangling

to my senses when Enzo held me by the waist and straightened us

atmosphere didn’t last for long. Someone suddenly grabbed my wrist in the next few seconds and yanked me

was within my sight. Without hesitation, she raised her arm to slap

moved so quickly that I could only close my eyes in anticipation

I heard Enzo say coldly,

Melissa’s wrist and deflected the slap meant

fiancée!”

personally promised me, wasn’t it?” Enzo glanced at Michael, directing the question at him. Michael cleared his throat, trying to maintain what little poise he had as he replied, “I did promise you that. But the truth is that a Rogue attacked Andrea, and

It was time.

slowly removed the mask on my face and looked

 

dead silence, Melissa suddenly burst out in

screamed as though she

was also shocked, but she maintained her composure. She put her arm around Melissa, trying to soothe her as much as possible. But I wasn’t about to let

Enzo and to the front of Melissa, “Look at me. Do I look dead or

as panic crept in her eyes. Her chest

“Impossible… Impossible…!”

muttered continuously to herself. Then, as though all the strength had left her body, she crumpled to the ground. “Why is

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